[GTALUG] cheap colour printing with a privacy issue

[D. Hugh Redelmeier]

<http://forums.redflagdeals.com/amazon-ca-hp-envy-4520-wireless-all-one-printer-mobile-printing-w-free-hp-instant-ink-plan-39-91-2180616/>

This is a scanner + printer device.  Apparently with Linux support via 
HPLIP.

It costs as little as $33.52 + tax through Amazon Warehouse deals 
(customer returned units, I think).  If you manage to add something to 
your order to reach $35, you qualify for free shipping.

This device is qualified for free ink for life at the rate of 15 pages per 
month.  These are not just nominal pages (i.e. with 5% coverage), they are 
any pages (eg. prints of photos).

The major downside is that the printer must be allowed to contact HP at 
all times through its wireless and your internet connection.  What is it 
sending to HP?  HP tries to address these concerns but they didn't 
satisfy me.  Could Bad Guys hack this channel?

Reluctantly, I think that I'll pass on this bargain.